Video & Transcript Research : 'sibling groups'
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CA
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- or groups on a class or categorical basis, such as race, religion, gender, and others.
- We have a group of students who need tutoring.
- That doesn't mean that other groups don't get tutoring.
- So that means, are you suggesting that a certain group of people, a racial group, learns differently?
- , the lowest-achieving student groups.
Summary:
The committee first heard AB 402, which would increase Cal Grant award amounts for students attending private nonprofit colleges and allow community college transfer entitlement awards to be used at those institutions. The author and supporters said the bill would restore award levels to their 2001 value and improve access for low- and middle-income, working, military, and transfer students. Several witnesses from private nonprofit universities, community college districts, and advocacy groups supported the measure. Senators raised concerns about the prior Cal Grant agreement tied to Associate Degree for Transfer participation and about the need to fund broader Cal Grant reforms, but the bill advanced on a unanimous due-pass vote to Senate Appropriations and was placed on call.
The committee then took up AB 2067, a sunset extension for lease-lease-back authority for TK-12 school construction through July 1, 2032. The author and supporters from school housing and contractor groups said the method provides flexibility, early collaboration, cost control, and legal certainty for school construction projects. Senators asked how often lease-lease-back and other alternative delivery methods are used, and whether the skilled-and-trained workforce provisions limit competition. Some members objected to the skilled-and-trained requirement, while others said the bill simply preserves an existing tool without changing labor rules. The bill passed on a 6-1 vote, with Senator Ochoa Bogh voting no, and was placed on call.
AB 1204, which would revise the Local Control Funding Formula by increasing supplemental and concentration grants, lowering the concentration threshold, adding regional cost adjustments, and setting a minimum annual COLA floor, drew extensive testimony on both sides. Supporters said the bill better reflects regional costs, inflation, and student need, especially for low-income, multilingual, and unhoused students. Opponents, including several school district leaders, argued it would widen funding disparities and divert money from the LCFF base grant, which they said should be the priority. Committee members also questioned the fiscal impact, the proposed 4% COLA floor, and whether the bill had enough research and stakeholder consensus. Despite those concerns, the bill was advanced to Appropriations on a due-pass vote and placed on call.
Finally, the committee heard AB 1235, which would require a skilled-and-trained workforce process for CSU design-build projects to align CSU with UC and community college construction rules. Supporters said it would improve training and project quality, while opponents from contractor groups argued it would reduce competition, increase costs, and impose mandates without evidence of better outcomes. Several senators objected to the skilled-and-trained requirement as limiting opportunities for contractors who comply with state law, while others noted the issue was already common in higher education construction. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended, and no final vote on AB 1235 was captured.
MN
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Um vetted uh with the working group. Um vetted uh with the working group. - Um, I just think that once again, this is outside of the working group.
- Thank you for pushing for this, working with the working group.
- Uh I was glad to working group.
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to occasionally join the working group to occasionally join the working group
MN
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- We’re part of a cross-section group that was asked by Olmstead between the Department of Human Service
- What you have because of that group, just like you have at Senate File 1062, what we have in front of
- What you have because of that group, just like you have at Senate File 1062, what we have in front of
- What you have because of that group, just like you have at Senate File 1062, what we have in front of
- What you have because of that group, just like you have at Senate File 1062, what we have in front of
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, May 27, 2026 - PM
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
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- And the first of all, the makeup of the group.
- And the first of all, the makeup of the group.
- Group.
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to so I'd encourage the working group to so I'd encourage the working group - Are we clear on how that I guess we're calling it a working group?
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 11th, 2026
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- officials and groups, and the public to spread awareness of New World screwworm.
- group on On Wednesday I'm doing a presentation to the Animal Control Officer Group to help educate that
- Near as many interesting terms as that group did well.
- Preparation by federal and state agencies, along with industry groups, has been critical.
- Are you with a group, or who are you with? I work with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 05/01/25
State and Local Government
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- And that is why we have a diverse group And that is why we have a diverse group of<00:09:14.240>
- I'm talking to the housing partnership groups.
- This is something where the group of This is something where the group of people<01:05:53.680>
sitting - I'm talking to the housing partnership<01:06:32.960>
groups. - You guys need to get partnership groups.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/25/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
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thank with speaking with those groups thank with speaking with those groups - I've still unable to contact any groups I've still unable to contact any tribal<00:05:01.759>
groups - Our group has never been against natural burial.
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Capital model laws governing group Capital model laws governing group Capital
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26
Housing Finance and Policy
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"We - So the groups are funded to make the acquisitions.
- So the groups are funded to make the acquisitions.
- So the groups are funded to make the acquisitions.
- So the groups are funded to make the acquisitions.
Keywords:
HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, HF2687, single-family homes, corporate landlords
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Session - Senate Floor Session - Part 3 - 06/09/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I was part of the team that originated the addiction group and just became the director in 2020.
- One example of their success is that since they started, they went from no group working on aging at
- working on Aging at the from no uh group working on Aging at the University<00:34:42.359>
of < - Three percent of the usual care group completed screening; 20% of the outreach group completed screening
- Mission driven impact focused uh group Mission driven impact focused uh group that<01:19:57.239>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The deaf and hard of hearing working group remains active.
- They're working group remains working.
- Key groups that had concerns come to us.
- So, a group got together, a very diverse group of higher education faculty, K-12 support people in literacy
- , a very diverse So, a group got together, a very diverse group<00:31:08.320>
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Bills:
HF3421
Keywords:
early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers, school-based experience, reading intervention, Minnesota education policy, 1183, house
HI
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- There's five sections, five groups >> Yeah.
- There's five sections, five groups that<00:39:10.079>
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on Up next is um the coordinating group on Up next is um the coordinating group - My name is Stephanie Easley with the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species.
Bills:
SB2606, SB3253, SB237, SB3252, SB1178, SB2322, SB2019, SB3043, SB3014, SB2972, SB1190, SB2488
Keywords:
wildlife sanctuary, environmental conservation, Hawaii, nonprofit corporation, freshwater preservation, community stewardship, biodiversity, ecological heritage, conservation, endangered species, wildlife preservation, native birds, sanctuary, nonprofit, DLNR, agricultural district, land use, chapter 195D, chapter 205, chapter 42F
Summary:
The committees heard testimony on several measures related to wildlife, conservation, shoreline adaptation, and climate governance. On SB 2606, which would establish the Freshwater State Recreational Area Wildlife Sanctuary Corporation, the Department of Land and Natural Resources said it had concerns about employee eligibility and was not yet prepared to comment further on the bill’s ramifications. After testimony ended, a senator asked DLNR to follow up with more detail, and the department said it would relay the questions to leadership and respond later. No vote was taken on the measure during the excerpt.
On SB 3253, which would create the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity to work with DLNR, the department said it supported the bill. In discussion, DLNR said Hawaii has not done anything like this before, described a similar model in New Zealand, and estimated that developing such a sanctuary could cost millions of dollars. Members also discussed whether the concept would fit with existing efforts such as Hakalau, and DLNR said the bill could apply to private or state lands depending on the site. No action was taken.
The most extensive discussion was on SB 237, which would expand state and county authority to develop adaptation pathways for relocating infrastructure away from sea level rise and coastal flooding areas. DLNR supported the bill, saying it prioritizes public trust resources over economic development or private property. The Kahana Bay Steering Committee and the Shoreline Preservation Coalition opposed the measure, arguing it was too focused on managed retreat and should include a broader range of shoreline responses, such as erosion mitigation, groins, sand nourishment, and other interim protections. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development said it appreciated the bill’s intent but wanted broader language that would allow more tools in the toolbox. Members debated whether retreat is inevitable, whether different shorelines require different approaches, and whether the bill should be more flexible. No vote was taken.
The final measure discussed was SB 3252, which would amend the powers and duties of the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, create a coordinator position, and appropriate funds. The commission’s coordinator testified in support, while OPSD opposed the bill, saying it would remove the two cabinet-level co-chair positions, raise accountability concerns, and duplicate some of OPSD’s functions. In questioning, members debated whether the current commission structure has been effective, who would appoint or confirm the coordinator, and whether the bill would improve transparency and implementation. OPSD said it supported more statewide interdepartmental funding for climate planning and staffing, but had concerns about the proposed governance changes. No vote or final action was taken in the excerpt.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Smaller groups of every age enjoyed a common musical experience and time together.
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of sidewalks when leaving smaller groups of sidewalks when leaving smaller - , and other groups focusing on climate adaptation.
- The Hawaii Water Carriers Working Group was formed pursuant to a resolution from 2020, SR 125.
- <03:26:19.120>
to housing development working group to housing development working group to
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/05/25
Jobs and Economic Development
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- The next group is, um, Sunshine Group Home.
- The next group is, um, Sunshine Group Home.
- <00:47:30.359>
home the next group is um Sunshine group home the next group is um Sunshine - a gentleman who had a group this was a gentleman who had a group home<00:47:33.319>
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of <01:04:04.880>small uh group of small uh group of small businesses
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Minnesota Sustainable Foraging Task Force 10/8/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The group recognized a couple of tensions.
- So the group is looking for lands.
- So examples groups or foraging purposes.
- Kind every task force and working group.
- through engagement with foraging groups through engagement with foraging groups and<00:37:56.960
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Some of these groups that have been honored earlier this week are actually here in attendance with us
- Representative Richmond, did you have another group here today? I certainly do.
- You're recognized to introduce your group. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- It specifies how much certain individuals or groups can receive a raise.
- Members, the next group we're going to batch are all reappropriation bills.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, and approved leave requests and the previous day’s journal. The chamber received a governor’s communication listing several fiscal-session measures that had been signed into law, and members recognized a number of guests, including law enforcement officers, medical staff, and several championship athletic teams and Special Olympics participant Justin Tate. Representative Dolly Henley also made a personal explanation regarding her request to vote no on House Bill 1098, apologizing for any confusion.
On the red and yellow calendars, the House passed Senate Bill 1, the Arkansas Senate appropriation for fiscal year 2026-2027, by a large margin and then considered a series of appropriation and reappropriation bills in batches. Amendment 1 to House Bill 1034, concerning the Treasury Office of State Appropriation and a 10% salary increase for the Secretary of State, was rejected. Several bills passed, including House Bill 1020, House Bill 1041, House Bill 1098, Senate Bills 2, 14, 26, 68, 69, 72, and 74, along with multiple batched general appropriation and reappropriation measures. House Bill 1023 and House Bill 1053 failed on final passage.
Members also discussed the scope of certain appropriations, including questions about whether funds allowed disproportionate staff raises and whether a workforce-services reappropriation would centralize services in Little Rock; the sponsor said the bills did not do those things. After completing the calendar, Representative Meeks moved to adjourn until 3:00 p.m. Monday, and the motion carried. The House announced that House Management would meet 15 minutes after adjournment on Monday and that the deadline for submitting resolutions was that day.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, we are fortunate today, as you have just adopted these resolutions formally, some of these groups
- Representative Richmond, did you have another group here today? I certainly do.
- You're recognized to introduce your group. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- It specifies how much certain individuals or groups can receive a raise.
- Members, the next group we're going to batch are all reappropriation bills.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Richmond, did you have another group here today? I certainly do.
- Representative Puryear, while you're standing, I believe you have another group that has entered into
- You're recognized to introduce your group. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- It specifies how much certain individuals or groups can receive a raise.
- Members, the next group we're going to batch are all reappropriation bills.
Summary:
The House convened with a prayer and pledge, established a quorum, approved leave requests, dispensed with the prior journal, and received a governor’s communication listing several fiscal-session bills that had been signed into law. The chamber also adopted a consent calendar of resolutions and recognized multiple guests, including law enforcement officers, a doctor and nurse, a House staff member celebrating her 80th birthday, and several student athletic teams and Special Olympics participants.
During the floor session, members heard a personal privilege statement from Representative Dolly Henley apologizing for any confusion about her request to vote no on House Bill 1098. The House then took up appropriations and related budget measures. Senate Bill 1, the Arkansas Senate appropriation, passed 90-1 with the emergency clause. An amendment to House Bill 1034 concerning the Secretary of State’s appropriation was rejected. The House passed a batch of general appropriation bills, then separately passed House Bill 1020, House Bill 1041, House Bill 1098, Senate Bill 2, Senate Bill 14, Senate Bill 26, Senate Bill 68, Senate Bill 69, and Senate Bill 72. House Bill 1023 and House Bill 1053 failed.
Several bills were pulled from batches for separate votes at members’ requests, and the chamber repeatedly noted that some measures contained no appropriation increase while others reflected pay-plan, security, performance-fund, or capital-project adjustments. Senate Bill 69 was described as a supplemental for a University of Arkansas food science building without drawing on general revenue. Most measures passed with strong margins, though House Bill 1023 and House Bill 1053 failed. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 3 p.m. Monday, and committee announcements noted House Management would meet 15 minutes after adjournment and that the deadline for submitting resolutions was that day.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HLT/HSH Joint Public Hearing - Wed Feb 4, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
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- They only apply to small group homes for youth with mental health disabilities.
- we form a working group we form a working group um<02:30:28.399>
under <02:30:28.720>the - Luen leading that working group.
- Luen leading that working group.
Summary:
The joint hearing opened with House Bill 1969, which would provide state funding for colorectal cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured residents. The Department of Human Services said it supports the goal of early screening but would need new administrative capacity, including a program manager and claim pre-screening, to run the program. The Department of Health supported the measure and cited low screening rates in Hawaii, noting an educational campaign to encourage screening. The Insurance Division raised concerns about reliance on federal FAQs, warning that guidance can change and may create state cost exposure. Supporters including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the Hawaii Medical Association argued the bill would close a preventive-care gap, reduce late-stage diagnoses, and save long-term costs; the committee also discussed implementation costs, estimated by DHS at roughly $1.4 million to $2 million annually plus administrative expenses, and a 6-month to 1-year timeline to establish the program.
The committee then took up House Bill 1965, which would require health carriers to spend at least 6% of total medical expenditures on primary care providers. The Insurance Division said several provisions raise technical and legal concerns, including the premium freeze, the medical loss ratio language, the lack of an existing external review process for downcoding claims, and a new mandate for medically necessary inter-island transportation that could trigger an ACA defrayal. The Department of Human Services supported the intent but suggested broader language to include primary care supports and services, and noted that QUEST integration plans already invested at least 9% of total medical expenditures in primary care in 2024, with additional spending on supports and low-value care reductions. State health planning officials strongly supported the bill as an investment in primary care, saying it could improve outcomes and lower long-term costs, though they acknowledged a possible temporary premium increase during the transition.
Testimony in support emphasized Hawaii’s physician shortage, especially on Maui, the Big Island, and other neighbor islands, and warned that clinics are under financial strain and may close without higher primary care reimbursement. The Hawaii Healthcare Task Force, AARP Hawaii, and other supporters said the bill would help retain providers, improve access for Medicare and Medicaid patients, and prevent downstream costs from emergency room use and avoidable hospitalizations. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 04/08/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Our force were organized into group 2.
- We set up a group called the Audit Reporting Group, ARG, hence the ship.
- Um the state employee group CIP.
- Instead, they have selectively engaged with only a few groups.
- to meet over the summer to collaborate with all impacted labor groups, along with MMB.